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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-13

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tSEIs YOUNG, Managers.
GRAND RE-OPENING
FALL AND WINTER SEASON
Open every aft, rso,n and evening fr TO ~ p M
Na;ineSs arr. ngtC e.r ecislly for LaCles
and Children
WEEK COMNFNCING SEPT MBtR ETH
cUEIo PARLoR AND VAUDEVILLE STAGE
T. ID. z. Hkws, DiTe~ttr Ct an usen ents.
Csc1ious pree ks Of Nstue Cosmorsl es, hsroneties
Represen' siIN's CT F6reisn 1Tib' ara
NatR -, Illusions. Pun & JUICY,
AuIon aic Wonders. Min
sIrek ann N1ny
>oyelties.
INVISIBLE LADY
Converses with Oh. beside you. behind you, BEFORE
you, Yet cannot be seed.
THEATRE.
JYo Il. MCINTOSH Stage Manager.
Refined spes lsliies Comtdys and Dramas by tne
Nost Popular ar lists OF the .ay Supported
by Sterling Stock Co.
Admission ~ Cents 10 ALL
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-13

ORAwFoRD's OPERA HOUSE
" L. IL. CRAWFORD, MANAGER
The Loudest Laugh OF the Season
MONDAY PIT. 10.
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In their Revi ed and Re instructed Version CT the
Pisy that he's made all America
L4ugh-
SIKH
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INTRODUCING
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Aud all New Music.
Miss Ada Melrrse. VIM. aisdell Jr.. Frank Ken
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Coterie or Comedians.
FUnNIER III N EVER BEFORE.
Prices. Foc CSC and 81 s. cts cured at the box
efbce aud after FIidey, S pit, IT,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-13

toe slippers.
low button shoes.
Newport ties.
Kid button boots.
DOngola turned button boots
s. hand Sewed button boots.
Spring heel button, size 8 TO g.
IS q" II TO 2.
seam ess button boots.
olds Bros. best French Kid Button
2f RI CO oar rafr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

A meeting OF the assessors of Rock Isl
and county was held at the office of
County Clerk Donaldson this morning,
there being present, Assessors Barge of
Rock Island, Bogeess of South Moline,
Graham of South Rock Island, Houston
of Andalusia, Liphardt OF Canoe Greek
Hubbard Of f lginston, Mathews of Mi
Ian, Simmon of Rural, kistler of Buffalo
Prairie, and Miller of Bowling. On
motion Mr.. John Bnr4e was made chair
man. Dir. Donaldson being secretary.
The following basis of assessment was
agreed upon.
Good farm land Sl3 per acre, exclusive
or improvements, which art to be assessed
al one third value.
Town and city lots at one third value
Good work horses and mules $50 each
two year olds SEQ each; yearlings so
each
Three year old steers and cows SIS
each; two years old 50; yearlings. 50.
Sheep 81 per head
Hogs s per hundred weight.
Carriages and wagons one third alue
Watches and clocks one third of value
| if under So in value to he listed among
other household furniture. Sewing ma
| chimes the same.
Pianos, $50 each, melodeons, SIS each
Bees, 81 per hive.
| Household and office furniture and all
other personal property one third value
Assessor Barge will be assisted by J
r. Johnston in the business portion of tn,
city, Geo. W. Copp in the lower end ant
John HuntOOn in The east end.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

DR. G. G. Craig, commissioner
health flied his annual report with City
CLERK koehler this morning. 1t is very
concise statement of sanitary conditions,
past and present. and the mortuary
record for the past SIX years clearly indi-
cafes DR.. Craig efficiency in the health
department, The commissioner states
been more thorough the past year than
heretofore. lie estimates the cost of con-
Quoting the health department for the
ensuing year at 81, $50
The mortuary record for the past six
years is as follows. 1881. 2SS, 1882, 225
1898, 1874: 1884, 40; 1885. 159, 1886.
149
A reference Is made To the imperative
need of good sewerage. and it is thought
best 10 have all sewers laid under the
supervision of some competent CITY off,
cial. DR., Craig is a strong advocate OF
continuing the present Gable Health
Ordinances" and deprecates a return to
the old board of health system He says
there were 300 more deaths the preceding,
than in the past five years. He shows a
great saving to the city in case of al
epidemic. and quotes the average cost OF
small p0X patient in Rock Island al
$40 % against 800 for Moline or Joliet
where The boards of health took to the
woods. and left the cities To battle the
pl ague Us best they could
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

Mr. Harry Z Downer has resigned
the assistant city editorship of the
Davenport Evening Democrat Gazette to
accept the position of bookkeeper at
Nicholas KuhneU's cigar factory at
Davenport. and entered upon his duties
this morning. Downer is gifted jour.
nalist Though versatile writer. he has
ii peculiar and natural vein of humor,
which always distinguishes The pro.
auctions of his pen. The Market
Basket" which has been under Downer' 4
charge, became one of the most witty
and original features of the Friday even.
ing Democrat. 1t is regret to see q
man like Downer leave the profession to
which he is such credit, and it is to be
hoped he will "see the error of his WAYS
in abandoning it and again return to
journalism
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
The Track.

Capt. Tom Fuller has charge of the
"cowpath" train on the c.. M. & st. 2 i.
this week.
Conductor Pollard brought in the st.
Louis train. according to the new time
card, at 7:15 last night.
The Sterling train on the c., B. & Q
now leaves at s instead of Z a. m, and
arrives at $40 instead of $50.
1t is understood that the c., M & St.
p road is soon to plank its cattle guards
between Freeport and Savanna, so that
Engineer McG0vern will not come within
an inch of his life IN going through them
again
President K. II Cable, of The c.. r l.
& Z. road, was in the city this morning
| Mr. Cables private coach. with. Mrs
Cable. Vice President kimball and Pres
| ident Cable went east on the noon G. x
| |. & p train.
Some changes have been made in the
| local freight Offices OF the r. l. & P, Mr.
NJ. F. Hogan having been promoted to
the charge of the freight office, Hugh
johnson advanced to cashier in Hogan
place and Geo. Pratt made bill clerk in
Johnson's place
Supt l.. E Johnson TruinmasteI
Stanton and Bridge Superintendent
Thorn, OF the Rock Island and ST
Louis division OF the c., B, & @ were il
the civ this morning, Superintendent
johnson went out on the Sterling branch
and Messrs Stanton and Thorn are look
lug into the contemplated Improvement,
about the Burlington depot and genera
office building.
Engineer Ed Lapella, of the ROCK
Island and Savanna division of the Mil
waukee, came very near outdoing Nc
Govern in his marvellous culvert feat
The same night o! McGovern's accident
! Lapela was counting the ties from
Freepurt to Forreston having no means OF
conveyance whatever His shoes, new
pair became unbearable, and he took then
ofT and troi'ed along with them undo
has arm His socks soon gave out, bu
he plodded on. and when he saw thu
lights of Forces on he oifeIe up prayel
of gratitude, aud yesterday was spent il
! doctoring he blisters which cover hi
| pedal eXtremItleS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
MOLIN E,

Mrs. Almira Kidder left for Monmouth
on Saturday, after visit Of week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth
Mapes.
The funeral of Michael sweeney was
| largely attended SUNDAY morning
Several old soldiers paid the last sad
| tributes to the old comrade in arms
The Keator Lumber company's mill
started this morning. 1t is not expected
they will do much today, but in day OF
two the bark must fly.
Hon. J. B. Hawley, of Fremont, Neb,
and DR. Hume. A. Lieberkuecht, Alfred
Perry. J. 7. Atkinson, Judge Wait and
Mrs. J. NJ Allen, from Geneseo attended
| the funeral of Charles Atkinson on Sat
| urdav.
Thomas Wirsihg, of Orion. returned
from n long trip west on Saturday even
ing When in Omaha he saw MIR. Sauls'
bury, contractor there. long resident
of this city. He reports Saul doing
splendidly.
Twenty four plows from Deere & Co
was all the goods left for shipment for
the Josephine. Had she come in yester-
day as expected, about 700 people in
tended to take trip to Rock Island.
The trip will be made some other time
when the boat comes on Sunday.
Two sales were made on saturday
afternoon, one the grocery store of Henry
| Vlereich To Andrew Anderson. the other
l B I 4, II,
E Hyland and Frank Mass, of the
kimball house livery. Davenport. The
stable here will be in charge of VIM
| Hyland. Possession was given to the
purchasers the same evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
BOARD or PENSION APPEALS.
How 1t Is Disposing of the business Before
ia Valuable Book.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 1.-The board of
pension appeals in the interior department has
been pushing its work forward with great
vigor during the six months closed with the
month of April fact that is of widespread
interest among the multitude of pension
claimants. The membership of this board
consists of nine gentlemen who are i'm
medliately associated with the secretary of the
interior in the consideration of the questions
OF evidence and of law arising in appeals from
the decisions of the commissioner of PERSONS
their duties being of judicial character 1t
Is OF Interest to the soldiers that the progress
of this work he occasionally stated Going
back to the first OF January last, il appears
that there have been filed with the board 40
appeals uheIt. have been decided 200 appeals
and III that number the board has overrulel
the commissioner of pensions i'll 100 cases
There are now pending before the board 5000
appeals, as against about 1000 on the first of
November, 1886
Under the supervision OF Assistant Secre-
tary hawkins such opinions in the adjudica-
ton OF appeals as pr"pound new and leading
propositions tased upon interpretations of the
pension laws, are being collected and edited for
publication in BOOK form, for the future
guidance of the department in pension litiga-
tloR The book will be the first publication
OF the kind ever made by the government,
and VIII be OF great value to the pension
claimants
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

PORTLAND, Ne, MAY AT , O'Clock Sat
uriay ALVIN Cobb, residing at - Greene
street, hearing pistol shot, forced the cham
Der door OF his daughter, Miss Alice Cobb
aged n and found the girl lying dead on the
floor Pinned to the wall with IA knife was
the following note: Il am not crazy, but
NY health is broken. A dead woman's rurse
ON nl who have wronged me Father wants
me- 10 die will do 50; hut if my spirit cai
come back ! will haunt him till he dies. TAKE
my letters Ia Maggie for her to burn. | an
weary Of living and suffering Father Ina,
driven me to this" Mr. Cobb said his daugh
ter was undoubtedly insane, and had bt4n ;,
some time 1t is believed that Il love ailail
unsettled her reason
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

The st, Paul passed down this morning.
The Mary Marion will be up tonight .
The Josephine went down with two
barges.
The Plttsburg will be down Wednes-
day night.
The Josie went north this morning with
fine trip of freight.
The Sidney came from above Saturday
night, going south by moonlight.
The J G. Parke came up this morning
from the ways, where she has been paint,
ed, and goes north tomorrow. Capt
Nm. Thompson will have charge of bel
| this season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

The circuit court convened at 2 clock
this afternoon for the May term AT The
opening of court, Circuit Clerk Bowman
received telegram from Judge Smiti
stating that be had missed the train, and
could not get here until this evening
Judge Peasants therefore opened couri
and empanneed the grand jury. appoint
ing DIR. w. F Boughton. foreman. UpoI
the request of the court the states attor
ney delivered the charge to the jury
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

WASHINGTON CITY, May Nv thin short
time the United States steamer Galena, Com
mauher Chester, is expected to arrive at
Washington having on board the prehistoric
statue secured from Easter island by the Mo
hican and but recently transferred To the Ga
lena at Aspuwall This piece of work by an
unknown race is destined for the Smithsonian
institution. although is final place Of deposit
VIII undoubtedly he made under the root Oh
the National museum. where 50 much vaiua
ilt matter is being constantly received
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

WASHINGTON CRY, May The Lehigh
Valley kait"ad company, by It's general pas
senSer agent, + b Byington, has filed with
the Interstate commerce commission "A petit
ton against the Philadelphia a Reading rail
road company, asking for an investigation
and decision of the question of free baggage
allowances upon the registry and ndcnn-
lty certificates Of the Traders and Tray
elers union Of New York The petition
alleges that the effect of such ex-
ception III favor of the holders of these certiti-
cdt,S-iS Ia compel the LehiSh Valley Railroad
company 70 grant the same allowance upon
The SANE terms, or in default thereof to give
an undue advantage Ia its competitor This
IS Il formal presentation of the same question
prupoundei some weeks ago by the Traders
aud Travellers union, upon which the com
mission declined to act until an actual case in
v"i,ng the question at isste had been pre-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

For ricketts,, marasmus, and Wrestling
disorders of children, SCOTS Emulsion
of pure cod liver oil with hyp0phosphites
is unequalled The rapidity which child
rem gain flesh and strength upon it is
very wonderful. Read the following: Il
have used SCOTS Emulsion in cases of
ricketts, and marasmus of long standing
and have been more than pleased with
the results. as in every case the improve
ment WAS marked j NJ. MAIN. NJ.
n New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

WASHINGTON CITY, MAY THE following
old members nj congress are still in the city
Ills ard Coz, OF New Nork: Campbell, oi
Ohio. Heard. of Missouri. Hit, Of Illinois
krr"hain, ri New York, 5latson, OF Indiana
Randall, OF Pennsylvania; Springer, of Hi
raiS aud Cram, uf Texas. There are only
live new Iuemhers in town at present-Chip
man, oi Michigan, who has been the leading
.-puu>,i for the defense ia murder trial. Del
gate Duhpis, Of Idaho, Alansur OF Missouri
Shiveicy, OF Indiana, and Thompson, OF Cali
inlnIa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

NEW YORK. May 2.-tievernor Hill who
has been spending few days in New Yorl;
left for Albany Saturday. Saturday morning
Col Lamont, the presidents private secretary
who, it is sud, came up from W Washington 10y
appointment to meet Governor Hill, had d
long conference with hiiu which set the politi
cians sIeculatmg, but nothing could bt
learned as tp what WAS the object of meeting
To Il United Press reporter Col. Lamont stated
that the meeting of himself and the governor
had no significance, that he had only eN-
ia, pnupI.tt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
'Barth 4 Babeock, Dentists.


In the pursuit of the good things OF
his world We anticipate too much; We
eat out the heart and sweetness of world,
ly pleasures by delightful forethoughi OF
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles 1t is a perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
maarial diseases. Price, so cents, OF
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

WASHINGTON CnY. May The topic OF
where Ia pas the hot months is being dis
cIissed with much interest now hv the leaders
IN Official aHi social and social life The pres
ident ald hiis. Cleveland viii pass most of the
time al their country home. 1t is thought that
a imp to the A.!iroudacbs viii be taken in
August No definite plans have, however,
vet ieen formed 10y them Mrs Villas has not
made any summer plans rs vet and hopes 10
ind Washington as comfortable throughout
tac summer rs iasr year Attorney General
,,drland Is booked for Hominy Hill, Arkan-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough a severk
cold, OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; butall of these NAV be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children Price 50 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
County Building.

April ESP L. Mitchell to A M.
3runer, pit lot Q. block 80. lower add,
ton, Rock Island, $1,000.
Mary E. Hawley to Lille G. Mack, LOT
2, block 10, John W. Spencer's addition.
Rock Island, $4,000.
Cornelius Lynde to Catherine Frey, lol
4 block 2. Cornelius Lynde's addition
Rock Island, S65o
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

The gossips of Milan have set their
tongues wagging over the consummation
of the long looked-for wedding of
William Young aud Mis-. Marion
CLANCY, of that place The couple hied
themselves away to Chicago Saturday
morning. and were married there. They
will not return TO Milan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

READING Pa, MAY The plate mill de
partnient OF the Keystone Iron works OF this
city closed saturday evening tar an in'leii
nite Ierind. throwing large number of men
ont of employment The increased freight
rates 1t is alleged, callsed this action to he
taken either industrial establishments that
nave been crippled lv the operationsof the in.
ter-state commerce law will close this week,
notwithstanding recent concessions granted
by the railroad companies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
Insure Your Proerty

with J E. Loosely & Co, Successors to
Hayes & Cleavelsnd) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo, life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable com
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1913
Second avenue, next door east of Nc
Intire & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

WASHINGTON CITY. May William d
HavHe, OF Illinois, private secretary to First
Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson, was
appointed chief clerk Of the first assistant ;
office Saturday, to succeed Mr. Mar, who
died a few DAYS ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

WASHINGTON CITY, May 2.-The court Of
claims will resume the consideration of the
French sI'oliation CASES ON May 3 The court
has decided that claims properly presented
shall he paid, and the fact that the judS
rlents already made have not been paid is
the fault Of congress and not Of tho court OF
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

The widow of the late John Stroehle
wishes in this public manner to express
to the Odd Fellows and Modern Wood
men of America and other friends, her
deep gratitude for the kindness and
sympathy shown her in her hour of
affection and sorrow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
HALF-CENT A W0Rh.

The ARGUS hereafter VIII publish M this col
ann all 'vcrtisements of Lost, Found, For Rent
For Sale, Borr,i or Rooms, Wanted. and similar
notices, at the low Of 0ne half cent ,pord
each figure word. hut advertisement iess
than ten cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

Wishing to retire from the harness
business, invite all that need anything
in my line to call, as shall sell harness
and all kinds of goods very low. | alst
offer my storeroem for rent.
F. LUDoLPR.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
To Whom It May Concern.

Though have not bought any obso-
lete repair books, will furnish repairs
for any store, whether sold by Tom, Dick,
or Harry, if the patterns are not destroy
ed, promptly, and at as low prices as
any one. JOHN T. NoFTsKER
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
Had Wealth, Beauty and Culture.

ASTORIA, Il, l., MAY Miss Barlow, a
wealthy lady, committed suicide by throwing
herself into th. East river SATURDAY For
some time past she has suffered from nervous
trouble and it is believed that her mind wa
dernnged She was highly accomplished and
pieinest sstiIg
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

Mrs Beecher is ENJOYING her usual ex-
cellent health in Florida. She is now at
Jacksonville, and will remain there about
ten days
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
An Excursion.

The ladies of Calvary Mission at Peoria,
will run an excursion to Rock Island, May
70. They show their good sense in COM
ing this way.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
Public Notlce.

| have sold my castings and repair
books to Willard Baker & Co., who alone
are prepared to furnish any repairs
formerly kept by me. E. W. SPENCER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
Z PER CENT MORTGAGES

Improved Iowa Farms. Security 8 to times the
loan. and inspected in each case. Completed
loans always on hand for sale, Sizes of loans
$500 to $40, 600 Time of loans years Only
ehoicsS' loans handled References and details
given on application ei ther in person or letter.
Il NJ. HENLEY. Attorney al Law
pa Main St davenport. Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
KANSAS LAND !

n sou want a Largo Small Tract Of Land
Dr. home or for speculation, write for i map Of
is8f'ltpn county Kansas 100000 acres on the
asH line of Atchi-on. Topeka Il Santa Fe Il r.
.reC' from Best soil for the growing Of
FRUIT and all kinds Of grain, AMI the finest
rain. land and stock country in the world for
- long time aud easy terms Of payment
llO o or write to 800 Nam St, Kansas City.
NJ E H DORIS
feb-2zdwim
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
LOCAL NOTICES.

Finest located lots in the city Oh Elm
street, for sale at bargain BY Medill Il
Whitehead Suitable for one or two
nice cottages that will rent the wear
round.
0ffermans Island for church aud
society picnIcs; Steamer Dick Clyde. For
terms apply to John Bleuer, 12l
Eighteenth street, Rock Island.
insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81, 100000. E. ". Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank
E, E. Parmenter, attorney at law
Makes collections, loans money and will
tieni to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postotfice block, Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02
THE Markets!


| JaI-- Jb03lC
| Hay-TiuJlnN -sfn u61i1.0O
I Hay Wild-S7 O 19N.
| Rye-52c
| Corn -42c
! Potatoes-55~.
| t'nsl--Sofi lie had a
/ Cord Wood 0ok, Sf2h Hickory, So
! Straw $500: baed 81 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-02

| OTIS FOR SALE ON TWENTY
A. cond and Twenty fourth street nv
m2-1m GEORGE MIXTER